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On behalf of his high school, Carl W. Lemmon asks Theodore Roosevelt to send them materials to argue both sides of the debate question “resolved, that the Sherman anti-trust law should be repealed.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt responds to Ralph E. Hulben’s request for a motto for the students at Elkhart High School might use. Roosevelt always recommends the same motto when asked and his secretary is sending Hulben the extract from the speech the motto is from.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
Jennie Staine, a high school student, writes that she will be debating about income and inheritance taxes in school and would like Theodore Roosevelt’s arguments about them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-29
Jesse W. Battershall sends Theodore Roosevelt a clipping on the Attleboro students’ visit to Washington, D.C. He asks if Roosevelt would meet with the students upon their return to New York City on May 4.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-24
George LeRoy Brown tells Theodore Roosevelt that the officer he spoke to about his application for the Inspector of the National Guard on Governor Hiram Johnson’s staff will recommend him. However, he advised having a mutual friend write to Johnson on his behalf.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-24
George LeRoy Brown is interested in the vacancy of Inspector of the National Guard on Governor Hiram Johnson’s staff. He would be obliged if Theodore Roosevelt would recommend him for the position. Brown is interested in working with high school cadets and feels he could do “good useful work.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-22
In preparation for the visiting high school class, Representative Edward A. Sweeney and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge were able to waive the rule restricting the number of visitors meeting the president. Further provisions have been made to ensure the students “an exceptional opportunity.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-24